An earthquake with a maximum intensity of 5-plus was observed in Aomori Prefecture shortly before 5 p.m. on April 20th. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a “Hokkaido/Sanriku Offshore Earthquake Warning” stating that there is a higher possibility of a major earthquake than usual. I called my parents’ home in Hokkaido and asked my mother how things were. It seems that the Pacific coast, including Tomakomai, shook quite a bit, but the Sea of ​​Japan side, including Sapporo, hardly shook at all, and my mother learned about the earthquake from the news on television. I was relieved that she was safe, but it is important to remain vigilant as there is a possibility of a major earthquake occurring for some time. (Kei)

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